Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad is a site where the last spike was driven into the first continuous transcontinental railroad on August 15, 1870. The site is east of Strasburg, Colorado. In 1970 the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places to honor the centennial of the railroad’s completion.

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East Colfax Avenue

East Colfax Avenue

2.2km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

Colfax Avenue is an icon of the American experience. This 27 mile stretch of pavement has both played host to a pope and is the workplace of street walkers. Colfax is a stage on which every kind of story has played out, where good and evil rub elbows, where "if you need it, you can find it.East Colfax was lined with trees and wide promenades, a beautiful boulevard on the outskirts of town where the Denverites who had made their fortunes could build grandiose mansions.

Aurora Reservoir

Aurora Reservoir

33.47km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The Aurora Reservoir covers over 30,000 acres of plains territory with over 800 acres of water surface. It’s located east of Denver in Colorado’s second-largest city, Aurora. The reservoir provides drinking water to the City of Aurora, and is also a recreation area. It is a popular location for local SCUBA centers to take dive students for their open-water certification. More recently, the reservoir has also become a reputable fishing spot mainly for Trout, Walleye and Catfish.

Plains Conservation Center

Plains Conservation Center

37.57km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education facility and state-designated natural area in Aurora, Colorado.This is a nature preserve and educational center with replicas of a homestead village and tipi camp that showcase pioneer and plains Native Americans life in the late 1800's. It encompasses over 1,100 acres of short grass prairie with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.

Plains Conservation Center

Plains Conservation Center

37.81km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The Plains Conservation Center is a nature preserve and educational center with replicas of a homestead village and tipi camp that showcase pioneer and plains Native Americans life in the late 1800's. This site features a historic schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and barn, an heirloom garden and a chicken coop, and a recreated Cheyenne camp with tipis. The Learning Center and library are open to schools and groups.

High Line Canal Trail

High Line Canal Trail

38.05km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The High Line Canal (HLC) is a man-made waterway, used for irrigation and recreation, that serves the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. The trail along the High Line Canal meanders 71 miles across the Denver area, offering places to hike, bike, jog and ride horses.

Great Plains Park

Great Plains Park

38.83km from Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad

The Great Plains Park is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The place is catalogued as Park by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and its elevation above sea level is equal to 5673ft. This park features a splash pad and two playground areas. It's a great place to hang out and cool off for all ages.

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Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County

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Arapahoe County is Colorado's first county and the third largest in the state with a population of more than 618,000. The western part of the county is mostly urban with residential, retail, office and industrial areas, while the eastern portion is relatively rural.

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